Between compliance and survival: Understanding Zim’s trade realities
This move has sparked intense discussion, as it touches on the long-standing tension between formal and informal trading in our economy.
By Believe Guta
Aug. 11, 2025
Garwe reads riot act to Beitbridge council
Garwe accused councillors of greed, remaining in perpetual election mode and being rogue, forgetting their mandate and oath to serve the people.
By Rex Mphisa
Aug. 11, 2025
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Vendor ban: ZCTU calls out govt
ZCTU expressed concern over a directive issued by Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe banning night and street vending, including the
By Kudzai Mufushwa
Aug. 11, 2025
Banning used clothes, vending not the solution
Garwe justified his ban by saying vending – especially at night – was fuelling illegal activities, crippling formal businesses and eroding urban order.
By The Standard
Aug. 10, 2025
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Harare readies for fresh demolitions, evictions
No timeline has been given for the evictions, but Mafume talked tough against illegal structures.
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 10, 2025
Zim’s informal sector needs empathetic policies — not ill thought-out blanket bans
THE government announced a ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothes, as well as street and night vending.
By Newsday
Aug. 7, 2025
Second-hand clothes trade ban autocratic: Residents
HARARE residents have expressed outrage over government’s sudden ban on second-hand clothes trade in the capital, calling it an “autocratic onslaught” against livelihoods.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 7, 2025
Minister bemoans rot in local authorities
LOCAL Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe has flagged mismanagement in local authorities in the country whose positions are mainly held in acting capacity
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 6, 2025
Disaster capitalism on prowl
Garwe intimated that a private player would be engaged and start work in September this year.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Aug. 2, 2025
